Frank Zicarelli

Frank Zicarelli has been a sportswriter at the Toronto Sun since 1984. Born, raised and educated in Toronto, he has covered multiple sports at every level, including the grassroots. At the pro level, his primary responsibilities have focused on the Argos and Raptors. A fan of old-school pro wrestling, Zicarelli penned a weekly column that was among the paper's most popular features. He also served as a football prognosticator using the pseudonym Li'l Hulkster.

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LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Raptors get pummelled at home by the Wemby-less San Antonio Spurs

For 32nd time Sunday night, the Raptors went with a different starting lineup, the kind of lineup no one could have envisioned when this season tipped off when one considers centre Colin Castleton wasn’t even on the team and likely not even on the club’s radar.

March 24, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Warriors stave off pesky Raptors in entertaining late-night tip

Toronto ends road trip with a 1-3 record

March 21, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry defends against Toronto Raptors' Immanuel Quickly in 1st quarter during NBA game at Chase Center in San Francisco on Thursday, March 20, 2025. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

As Scottie Barnes' stock rises, Raptors' chances of drafting Duke's Cooper Flagg drops

Whether it was his one-on-one matchup with Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, or simply deciding to take over a game that was there for the taking, credit Scottie Barnes for pushing his game to another level.

January 28, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Red-hot Raptors survive an explosive night from Zion Williamson to post fourth straight win

In the game within the game, Scottie Barnes and Zion Williamson would often get matched up against each other Monday night as the host Raptors were looking to keep the good times rolling.

January 28, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes continues to set the standard for the Raptors as their franchise face

The Rajakovic rant became one of, if not, the defining moment of a completely lost season, which happened to be his rookie year as head coach.

January 28, 2025 Toronto Raptors

January has ushered in a new version of Scottie Barnes to help shape Raptors' revival

There have been stretches during Scottie Barnes’ four-year run in Toronto when the face of the Raptors’ franchise was able to take his overall game to another level.

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January 26, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Raptors ground host Hawks again to post their season-first three-game win streak

The suddenly streaking Toronto Raptors have discovered an identity, a defensive edge that served them well Saturday night down in Dixie.

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January 26, 2025 Toronto Raptors

Raptors guard RJ Barrett (left) and teammate Jamal Shead (right) celebrate against the Hawks during the first half of an NBA game in Atlanta, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

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Frank Zicarelli

LATEST STORIES BY FRANK ZICARELLI

Raptors get pummelled at home by the Wemby-less San Antonio Spurs

Warriors stave off pesky Raptors in entertaining late-night tip

As Scottie Barnes' stock rises, Raptors' chances of drafting Duke's Cooper Flagg drops

Red-hot Raptors survive an explosive night from Zion Williamson to post fourth straight win

Scottie Barnes continues to set the standard for the Raptors as their franchise face

January has ushered in a new version of Scottie Barnes to help shape Raptors' revival

Raptors ground host Hawks again to post their season-first three-game win streak

Raptors rebuild hits a fork in the road following win over Hawks in Atlanta

Raptors accidental Big 3 steps up, but might be short-lived as trade deadline approaches

Three takeaways from the Raptors' 11th win of the season

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